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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1966
Page
8
Daily Record notes humid and warm conditions across Wisconsin with mostly sunny skies expanding into a few showers or thundershowers in the southeast late today. Tonight remains warm and partly cloudy with a risk of storms in the extreme northwest. Sunday brings partly cloudy skies, warmth, and possible showers and thunderstorms. Highs range 77 to 84, tonight's lows in the 50s.
Today from 1 p.m. to now the high reached 82 and the low 56 with trace rainfall since yesterday 1 p.m. Sunrise is 5 12 and sunset 8 49. A year ago the high was 78 and the low 52.
Forfeitures issued by Monroe Police include Peter Tschannen of 1817 11th St for failure to control his vehicle forfeiting $10. Janice E. Farmer of 527 21st St and Ralph L. Pfund of Route 1, both cited for speeding with $10 forfeitures.
Roy R. Ruegsegger and Carolyn M. McKeen of Mt. Horeb applied in Madison for marriage licenses.
Ambrose W Cosgrove 57 of Stockton Ill Miss Isabella Mackay 75 of Platteville Mrs Edna Ruth Johnson 56 of Darlington Alexander Pierstorff 75 of Verona rural Lee Hefty 63 of Watertown William R Fosbinder 72 of Fennimore Alden W Wright 83 of Rockford all listed residents with ages in a local death notices column.
Mr and Mrs Gerald Kamps of Brodhead welcomed a newborn son on June 17 in a local birth notice. The family celebrates the arrival with joy as relatives share in the happy event.
A hospital notice lists many patients under Medical and Surgical sections and records dismissals. Names include Mark Wenger Brian Brugger Dale Mitchell Dixie Mitchell Debra Schindler Robert Knouse Kathleen Wehinger Stancil Lewis and others with multiple residences across Wisconsin.
Anton Metz 84 died Thursday. Funeral services were held today at 8:30 a.m. at Stuessy Funeral Home and at 9 a.m. at St. Victor's Catholic Church with Rev. Alfred Kunz officiating. Burial followed at Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers: Joe Bilgrim Alois Moest Sr Joe Milz Julian Kiechle Lee Gille Jr and Ambrose Mayer. Rosary was last night.
In Chicago Circuit Court on Friday sentences ranged from 100 dollar fines to six months under court supervision for those arrested during disturbances this week in a Puerto Rican neighborhood.
Personal Mention notes a Woman's Relief Corps event at 8 p.m. Tuesday June 21 at the American Legion Hall. Knit and Parl Shop advertises teens knitting classes summer hours Monday Wednesday Friday 1 to 4 p.m. in Englewood. Mr and Mrs Richard D Rusch and children from Englewood Colorado visit grandmother Mrs Russell Trumpy and depart to Wilmette Illinois to visit Harry A Rusch and Miss Janet Rusch.
Alden Wright age 83, a Rockford postal clerk for years, died yesterday after a short illness. He filed Missouri roots, 70 years in Rockford, and was a Mason and Eastern Star member. Survived by widow Pearl Nicks Dennick, a Kansas City stepson, and a Missouri brother. services Monday at Burpee Wood Funeral Home with burial in Rockton Cemetery.
After a day of drill recruits drop weapons to their waists and wait for the sergeant to cry on guard The group heads to barracks for supper and more details among trainees listed are Michael E Anderson Gary L Arn Larry R Arn Wilson J Bloom Bill A Buehler Daniel L De Remer and others with Steven E Pauli noted among the names
Former Congressman Henry C. Schadeberg, Republican candidate for Wisconsin’s 1st district, has orders to report for active duty this week. He serves as a Navy Reserve Chaplain and will be stationed at Coronado near San Diego, California, with discharge expected around August 1 as campaigning continues. His wife and four children stay in Burlington while two children finish college and join his research team. He plans to resume campaigning after duties.
Brian Brugger eleven year old son of Mr and Mrs John B Brugger of 2509 10th Street was injured Friday morning after falling on a fence post while jumping a hedge. He is in good condition at St Clare Hospital admitted at 10 15 a m with several cuts and puncture wounds to his left leg.
Classified ads offer daily pickups on dependable cars promising safer travel and real bar gains through practical transportation options.
Funeral services for Allen M. Cass 62 of 1906 Shore Drive Beloit who died Tuesday in his Spooner cabin will be held at 2 30 p m Monday at Rosman Mvehling Kinzer Mortuary with Rev Gustav Nelson officiating Burial follows at Eastlawn Friends may call 7 to 9 p m Sunday at the chapel where a Masonic service will be conducted Cass born in Chicago was a member of Beloit First Presbyterian Church active in Masonic groups and served as president of the Beloit Shrine Club Survived by wife Norma a son James a sister Mrs Helen Cass Burn two grandchildren Mrs Cass known as Eastern Star officer in 1950 and Mrs Burn a former Monroe teacher and past matron of the local Eastern Star Chapel They have visited Beloit on numerous occasions.
William R. Fosbinder aged 72 of Fennimore died yesterday in a Lancaster hospital after a long illness. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the Fennimore Methodist Church with viewing at Volkmann Funeral Home. Surviving are his widow Florence two daughters Mrs Richard Barrett Muscoda and Mrs Virgil Landon Lancaster and two sisters Mrs Orval Needham and Mrs William Wilkins of Fennimore.
Blanchardville residents attend state FHA convention at Green Lake with advisor Edward Scadden. Monday supper guests at the H. J. Erickson home include multiple families. Mr Sherman to move to California after Gisholt transfer. Birthday party for George Hill in Lena Illinois attended by Mrs Waelti and Mrs Theobald. Wisconsin Air Streamer Rally seen at Richland Center. Eastern Star event in Lodi honors Grand Adah. Milwaukee visitors stay with George Quentmeyer family. Regional travels include visits with Albert Ericksons and Lloyd Hansons. Queten Syse returns from Quetee National Park while groups fish Canada. Patricia Maki graduation celebrated in Milwaukee with family.
Monticello lodge No. 155 F and A M plans a centennial observance for June 26 with an 8 p.m. gathering at the Casino and 7:30 p.m. registration. Out of town guests include Grand Master Doyn Inman and Grand Lecturer Ernest E. Hiegel.
Soldiers describe meals and milk rations at camp, noting limited dairy and meat options. A guardsman warns the 32nd division should be perturbed though nothing can be done. An Albany dairy farmer laments missing cheese while an editor recalls oleo and cream sales.
The Gilberts recount Independence Day festivities in New Delhi with diverse dances and meetings, noting life’s cycles, soil shortages, and fuel limits. They meet Mrs Gandhi, remark on hospitality, and compare Indian cuisine to Coca-Cola as the national drink. Mrs Gilbert, formerly Luan Miller, shares family details.
John J. Burkhard retired postmaster and VA Hospital patient in San Francisco has a weekend pass and is at his Napa home. He expects to be dismissed next Tuesday and will convalesce further at 701 South Jefferson Street in Napa. He called his sister Mrs. Anna Davis in Monroe to report his progress and his first meal in 57 days after extensive oral surgery.
William O. Hanson, 57, manufacturing manager at the Allis Chalmers plant in La Crosse, was killed when a pistol fell from a shelf as he reached for his hat while leaving for work. Investigators report the accidental discharge struck his head.
Lee Hefty 63, a Watertown native from New Glarus, died after weeks of illness in a Watertown hospital. Surviving are his wife Bernice Legler and daughter Kathy of Janesville. Services at 10 a.m. Monday at Schmutzler Funeral Home Watertown with burial at 1 p.m. in Swiss United Church of Christ Cemetery New Glarus. Masonic rites at 8 p.m. tomorrow at the funeral home.
Frederick Voegels, Walter Haddinger and Harold Babler attended Grand Lodge in Milwaukee. Local visits include Elmer at the Roger Miller home and the Yeazels’ 50th anniversary celebration. Other calls span Verona, Janesville, Rockford, and connections to Uncasville Connecticut and Port Arthur Ontario.
Canada visits with Mr. and Mrs. Emery Silver and Mrs. Mary Thickpenny in Evansville. The Woodrow Keener farm hosts Dr. and Mrs. Ray Woodruff this weekend after a week in New York State. Mrs. A G Hill attends summer school in Duluth Minnesota. Ralph Kubly and Ella Kubly visit James Peterson in Jefferson. Lillian Bast and Hulda Karlen with Fannie and Frieda Benkert call in Freeport. Gay Milham of Greenville is visiting with daughter Clark Dooley and family.
Pfe Spencer E Kneubuehl R A 16835979 stationed in Japan leaves Madison on June 14 for Oakland then flight to Shatosi Japan to serve with the United States Army son of Mr and Mrs Sylvan C Kneubuehl Route 3 Monroe.
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